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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 553.10 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 553.10 and 222.41 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 553.10 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/553.10 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 553.10 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 123,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,015.24/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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